Introduction to DirtMate Management

DirtMate management

Getting started

DirtMate management is built specifically for DirtMate users to manage and install their DirtMate hardware and site settings.

DirtMate management empowers customers to take full control of their site and DirtMate hardware. The following features are supported in DirtMate management:

1. Setup & decommission your DirtMate sites.
2. Manage & decommission the Base DirtMate on a site.
3. Set site working times, including managing daylight savings. 

Set the data collection times of each DirtMate to maximize battery life and efficiently capture machine data.

Using a mobile device

When using a mobile device, you will need to download the Propeller Mobile App for iOS and Android. Once you’ve signed into the app and selected your site, tap the three lines at the top of the screen and select DirtMate Management. 

Using a web browser

When using a web browser, you can manage your DirtMate hardware and site settings directly in the propeller portal.
A new HARDWARE tab is available to open the application on your computer.

Selecting this tab will take you to the same DirtMate management menu as the Mobile version.

Managing your DirtMates & sites

Once you’ve accessed DirtMate management, there are four options, each containing an intractable list. 

• DirtMate Sites allow users to add, manage, or deactivate their DirtMate Sites.
• DirtMates shows the list of DirtMates that have already been activated and allows for activating more DirtMates.
• Machines shows the list of machines that have been created and allows users to create new machines. 
• Installs shows the list of DirtMates which have been installed; either as machines or as a Base DirtMate.

DirtMate sites

When setting up a site for the first time, a setup guide will walk you through the required steps. For sites already set up, there are three configuration options - Site Settings, Networks, and Base DirtMate.

Site Settings

1. Site hours determine the expected data collection hours for your DirtMates on this site.
2. Deactivate site allows users to remove the current configuration from their site and stop generating new data to allow for the base to be used  on a different site.

Networks

There are two options within network configuration. Network Gateways are managed under the Propeller networks option. Site Wifi allows DirtMates to leverage existing WiFi networks operating on site and requires the username and password to be set up on the DirtMates. 

Base DirtMate 

The Base DirtMate is used as a correction source for all DirtMates installed on machines. This configuration menu allows you to edit the coordinates, status, and timeframe of use.

DirtMates

The large yellow button at the top of the DirtMates screen lets you activate more DirtMates on this portal. The list shows all currently activated DirtMates regardless of installation status and can be sorted using the options in the top right.

Tap any DirtMate to open its details page. The details page has four sub-pages:

• Overview: label, install status, firmware version, and an online/sleeping status banner. Tap the label to rename the DirtMate inline.
• Network: network status, configured Wi-Fi, and mobile network and access point settings (DirtMate 2s).
• Power: battery level, power source, temperature, and sleep/upload settings.
• GNSS: RTK configuration and GNSS quality and satellite status.

To edit site Wi-Fi or data collection settings across multiple DirtMates at once, select them from the list and apply bulk configuration.

Machines

There are three main functions accessible within Machines. The first is accessed by tapping the CREATE MACHINE + button, which adds a new machine to the portal and allows a DirtMate to be installed. Once some machines have been created, the list below will show them and can be sorted by various criteria. When clicking on a machine, you can access the install details (if installed) and change the machine's name.

Installs

Installs contain a list of currently installed DirtMates. Tapping any item on the list will show configuration information about that specific installation (for example, measurements for machine installs or Base DirtMates). If an install needs to be updated or removed, this list is the best place to manage and verify existing installs.

I still can't do it!

We wrote these articles to equip you with everything you need to get the job done on your own, but we understand that sometimes this isn't sufficient.

If you're stuck, the Propeller hardware support team may be able to help. You can contact them by emailing hardwaresupport@propelleraero.com.au.